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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 953.42, 1,430.12 and 304.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 953.42, 1,430.12 and 304.21 is: 456.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    953.42 : 1,430.12 = 304.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    953.42/1,430.12 = 304.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    953.42x = 1,430.12 × 304.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    953.42x = 435,056.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 435,056.81/953.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 456.31

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